Service Procedure

1. Remove entry lever handle from passenger seat.

2. Remove recliner lever handle.

3. Remove screws for side cover and remove plastic cover.

4. Peel Velcro strip loose at bottom of seat back.

5. Remove staple above zipper at lower center of seat back (if applicable).

6. Unzip seat back cover and pull back to allow access to upper bolts.

7. Remove and discard all four bolts attaching recliner mechanism.

8. Remove recliner mechanism and inspect for damage such as elongated holes or broken metal. Replace as necessary.





9. Inspect for trapped foam/material under the recliner mechanism in the lower bolt locations. While foam/material in the threads is irrelevant, there should be a 1.5" diameter hole in the seat cushion material under the recliner mechanism to insure good metal to metal contact (Figure 1).

10. If foam/material is present under the recliner mechanism to frame mating surface, remove material with a putty knife to provide metal to metal contact between the recliner mechanism washer and the seat frame.

11. If cloth material interferes with the mating surfaces, cut excess cloth away.

12. Install new bolts and washers using a beam type wrench, e.g., dial (recommended), digital or pointer, as follows:





1993 model trucks - (Figure 2) on driver's and passenger's seats you are to use countersunk bolts with black anodized washers in the two upper bolt holes, torque to 42 Nm (31 ft. lb.).

Lower two holes require hex head bolts and silver colored washers, torque to 42 Nm (31 ft. lb.).





1994 model trucks - (Figure 3) Use new bolts and washers provided and torque to 42 Nm (31 ft. lb.).

13. Reinstall trim cover and levers.

14. Repeat above steps for the driver's seat.

15. Install Campaign Identification Label.